Bestcomsplus Software Revision History

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Revision History
INTRODUCTION
This publication provides a historical summary of the changes made to BESTCOMSPlus software.
Revision history information for product firmware and hardware is provided in the Firmware/Hardware Revision
History document for each product.
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The revision history for BESTCOMSPlus is provided as follows. Revisions are presented in reverse chronological
order.
Software
Change
Version and Date
5.03.00, Nov-22 All Products:
• Updated logic file printing
BE1-FLEX:
• Corrected issue where some read-only Modbus registers were shown as
read/write in the Modbus map
• Corrected auto generation of inputs at high counts
• Improved settings summary status indication of 50BF element
• Corrected 27/51V/59 mode selection when Vx is set to phase
DECS-450:
• Minor corrections to gain conversion settings
DGC-2020, DGC-2020ES:
• Added a new ECU configuration selection of Deutz proprietary Tier 4 exhaust
system annunciation
• Added metering screens for Deutz proprietary Tier 4 exhaust systems
• Added a setting to disable/enable display of DEF level on front panel overview
screen
• Added a setting to disable/enable DEF pre-alarms
• Added a setting for Battery and rpm display, which can be set to Battery, rpm, or
Alternate
5.02.02, Apr-22 BE1-FLEX:
• Added prompt to auto-populate breaker sources and single phase voltage
sensing to all settings groups
• Corrected IEC setup circuit connections in the Differential Zone Setup
• Corrected unhandled settings file error
5.02.00, Dec-21 DGC-2020:
• Added support for firmware version 3.21.00
DGC-2020ES:
BE1-FLEX:
• Improved print function
BE1-11, DECS-250, DGC-2020HD:
• Corrected defaulting of values when opening older settings files
BE1-11, DECS-150, DECS-250, DECS-450:
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Software
Change
Version and Date
• Updated Sequence of Events Filtering
5.01.00, Sep-21 BE1-FLEX:
• Removed default workspace feature
4.05.00, Sep-21 DGC-2020HD:
• Added support for firmware versions 2.06.00 and 1.06.00
• Added column filtering/searching in sequence of events reporting
All Products:
• Removed default workspace feature
5.00.00, May-21 BE1-FLEX:
• Initial release
4.03.00, Jan-21 DECS-150:
• Added Tracking Comms Loss alarm
• Corrected Time per Division range on Analysis view
• Improved Security screen views
4.02.00, Aug-20 DECS-450:
• Initial release
4.01.00, Dec-19 BE1-11d:
• Corrected BESTCOMSPlus DNP mapping for the 76 element binary points
DGC-2020, DGC-2020ES, DGC-2020HD, IEM-2020:
• Corrected opening of sender curve files
DGC-2020ES:
4.00.02, Oct-19 All Products:
• Corrected range check issue when opening settings files with computers using
non-English, US numerical formatting
DECS-250, DECS-250N, DECS-250E:
• Corrected an issue where the AVR and var Setpoints and Pre-Positions could
get corrupted when opening a settings file
• Changed validation to ignore settings that are not applicable for the selected
device application version
4.00.00, Sep-19 All Products:
• Added settings validation view and improved functionality
• Removed support for Windows XP, Vista, 8.0, and 7 pre service pack 1
DECS-150:
DGC-2020:
• Added new metering pre-alarms for DEF Consumption Incorrect, DEF Quality
Poor, DEF Tampering, Torque Limit, and Torque Limit Severe
3.21.01, Jul-19 BE1-11f, BE1-11g, BE1-11i, BE1-11t:
• Corrected an issue with uploading and downloading 27X and 59X settings
BE1-11m:
• Corrected an issue with uploading and downloading 59X settings
DGC-2020HD:
• Corrected an issue with uploading and downloading Generator CT Phase
Connection setting
3.21.00, Apr-19 DECS-150:
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Software
Change
Version and Date
DECS-250, DECS-250N:
3.20.00, Feb-19 BE1-11d:
• Initial release
BE1-11f, BE1-11g, BE1-11i, BE1-11m, BE1-11t:
• Changed to sort the digital points metering in alphabetical order
3.19.00, Jul-18 BE1-11f, BE1-11g, BE1-11i, BE1-11m, BE1-11t:
• Added support for BE1-11 firmware versions 2.11.04 and 3.11.04
• Improved USB communication
• Changed to make User Programmable Targets available for firmware version
2.10.00
DECS-150:
• Changed maximum logic levels from 32 to 24
• Changed to prevent default settings from being loaded when PSS style option is
enabled offline
• Internal and external tracking status is now automatically updated in metering
• Improved user experience when changing style number
DGC-2020:
• Updated to support firmware package 1.21.02
DGC-2020HD:
3.18.01, May-18 BE1-11f, BE1-11g, BE1-11i, BE1-11m, BE1-11t:
• Added support for BE1-11 firmware versions 2.11.03 and 3.11.03
3.18.00, Jan-18 BE1-11f, BE1-11g, BE1-11i, BE1-11m, BE1-11t:
• Corrected an issue preventing BESTCOMSPlus from connecting via USB to a
BE1-11 holding firmware prior to version 2.07.00
DECS-150:
• Added settings for external tracking, network load sharing, and Modbus
• Added Underfrequency Limiter Reset Time setting
• Improved frequency response in real-time metering
• Updated USB driver installer for improved Windows 10 compatibility
• Corrected issue with settings printout
DECS-150, DECS-250, DECS-250N, DECS-250E, DGC-2020HD:
• Updated USB driver installer to improve Windows 10 compatibility
3.17.00, May-17 BE1-11f, BE1-11g, BE1-11i, BE1-11m, BE1-11t:
• Security Patch: Corrected issue in which Port Access Device Security setup for
USB was not being uploaded to units with hardware version AK and later. See
the Security and BESTCOMSPlus Software chapters in the BE1-11 instruction
manual.
• Added support for BE1-11 firmware version 2.11.01
• Added authentication and encrypted communication
• Improved target reporting for the 21 and 24 elements
• Enabled detection of a unit connected through USB when unsecured access is
set to none
• Improved communication to devices
BE1-11f, BE1-11g, BE1-11i, BE1-11m:
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Software
Change
Version and Date
• Improved target reporting for the 32 element
DGC-2020HD:
• Added a warning prompt when the Start/Stop buttons are clicked
• Changed to allow a maximum of 1,024 gates per logic level with a maximum of
1,024 gates allowed per diagram
• Changed to disallow commas in logic labels
• Changed to allow firmware upload when unsecured access is set to None
3.15.00, Nov-16 DGC-2020HD:
• Added Chinese and Russian language support
• Corrected duplication of style number options in settings printout
DECS-150:
• Added Chinese and Russian language support
• Corrected ability to set invalid underfrequency limiter settings
• Improved the Auto Tune function’s calculation of PID gains
• Corrected the display order of data log records
DGC-2020ES:
• Updated to support firmware version 1.03.00
• Added several pre-alarm status inputs to logic
• Added MTU Combined Red Alarm status to logic
• Added Chinese language support
3.12.00, Apr-16 All Products:
• Added Windows® 10 compatibility
• Changed to prevent Offline Simulator button from disabling after sending settings
to the device
BE1-11f, BE1-11g, BE1-11i, BE1-11m, BE1-11t:
• Changed to allow uploading of newer security settings into older devices
• Improved 43 switches screen layout
DECS-250E:
• Initial release
DGC-2020:
• Added a Cylinder Cutout Enable Override logic element
• Improved handling of flywheel setting when upgrading older settings files
• Changed to block Fuel Level Sender settings when the function is set to disabled
• Added MTU Combined Red Alarm in the Alarm Status selections in
BESTlogicPlus
• Added several pre-alarms to logic status in BESTlogicPlus
3.11.00, Dec-15 BE1-11f, BE1-11g, BE1-11i, BE1-11m, BE1-11t:
• Added Sequence of Events filtering
BE1-11m:
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Software
Change
Version and Date
• Added Differential Reporting
DECS-150:
• Corrected the Stop Auto Tune button on the Auto Tuning screen
DGC-2020HD:
• Added Settings Loader Tool
3.10.00, Oct-15 DECS-150:
• Initial release
3.09.00, Apr-15 DGC-2020HD:
• Analysis view updated with support for 6 plots
3.08.02, Mar-15 DGC-2020ES, DGC-2020HD:
• Minor regional settings improvement
3.08.00, Feb-15 BE1-11f, BE1-11g, BE1-11i, BE1-11m, BE1-11t:
• Added ability to jump to a protection settings screen by clicking on an LED on the
Protection Summary screen
• Added scaling capability to phasor diagrams in metering
• Added file save error message when trying to save an event log with an invalid
filename
• Improved Summary screen views
• Added the degrees symbol to displayed temperature values
• Added the ability to enter all zeroes for the gateway address
• Added automatic screen resizing of System Summary screen
BE1-11g:
• Added Display Units setting to the 40Z settings screen
• Added pre-defined logic schemes with PSS
DGC-2020ES:
• Added a setting to download settings after initial connect
• Added file save error message when trying to save an event log with an invalid
filename
3.07.03, Jan-15 DECS-250, DECS-250N:
• Modified autotuning
3.07.00, Oct-14 BE1-11f, BE1-11g, BE1-11i, BE1-11m, BE1-11t:
• Added Conformal Coating to Option 2 in style number
• Removed duplicate results in the device discovery list
• Changed to allow a comma in the Device ID
• Improved prompts to save settings when choosing to close all open views
• Changed to hide security settings for the RTD module when opening a settings
file
• Changed to allow the middle mouse button to close the security view
• Changed to make BESTlogicPlus status LEDs report all logic errors
• Changed to always show primary and secondary units in settings views
• Improved analog output selection when an RTD module is connected
• Corrected errors when opening a workspace file
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Software
Change
Version and Date
•Corrected saving of RTD module settings file
•Corrected logic compiler errors
•Corrected settings save cancel when entering live mode
•Corrected display of remote analog inputs when RTD module communication is
disabled
• Corrected uploading of logic while in live mode
• Corrected logic copy/paste errors
• Corrected filename mismatch after cancelling login
• Improved graphing of UEL curve
• Changed UEL Primary Curve screen to allow decimal points when in per unit
mode
• Improvements to device directory on Connection screen
• Changed to annunciate a connection failure message when a device is not
present on a selected port
• Improved display of raw analog input currents
DGC-2020, IEM-2020:
• Added Load Share and Control Diagnostics screens
• Changed to allow the Metering Status screen to open before a connection is
made
• Changed how the LSM-2020 model number is reported on the Device Info
screen
• Changed to hide security settings for the LSM-2020 when opening a settings file
DGC-2020ES:
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Software
Change
Version and Date
DGC-2020HD:
3.06.00, Apr-14 BE1-11f, BE1-11g, BE1-11i, BE1-11m, BE1-11t:
• Added Switch/Pulse drop-down selection on the Virtual Switches Control screen
• Changed the Download button to Refresh and added a Toggle Sorting button on
the Sequence of Events screen and Security Log screen
3.05.03, Feb-14 DECS-250N:
• Initial release
DGC-2020HD:
3.05.02, Jan-14 BE1-11f, BE1-11g, BE1-11i, BE1-11m, BE1-11t:
• Added a feature to reset the BE1-11 to factory defaults
BE1-11g:
• Added primary ohms conversion for 21, 40Z, and 78OOS elements when Display
Units is set to Primary
DECS-250:
DGC-2020HD:
• Initial release
3.03.03, Jun-13 BE1-11f, BE1-11g, BE1-11i, BE1-11m, BE1-11t:
• Updated PC requirements (See the BESTCOMSPlus chapter in the BE1-11
instruction manual for more information.)
IEM-2020:
• Updated to support firmware package version 1.01.04
3.03.00, Mar-13 DGC-2020:
• Added breaker hardware settings
• Added new mains fail transfer screen
DGC-2020ES:
• Initial release
3.02.00, Dec-12 All Products:
• Added Windows® 8 compatibility
DGC-2020:
• Increased number of logic gates per level from 10 to 20
3.01.01, Nov-12 BE1-11g:
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Software
Change
Version and Date
• Added Delta/Wye Compensation Enable setting on the Distance (21) settings
screen
DECS-250:
• Added English/Metric unit display
3.00.02, Sep-12 BE1-11f, BE1-11g, BE1-11i, BE1-11m:
• Updated the settings compare feature to include Modbus® and DNP differences
BE1-11t:
• Initial release
DECS-250:
• Initial release
2.14.00, Jul-12 All Products:
• Improved overall functionality
BE1-11f, BE1-11g, BE1-11i, BE1-11m:
• Improved RTD metering in settings printout
DGC-2020:
• Added Engine Load Percent as a Configurable Protection parameter and Analog
Output Selection parameter
• Added Closed Transition Override logic element
2.13.01, May-12 DGC-2020:
2.13.00, Apr-12 IEM-2020:
• Added the ability to disable settings download after reconnect or initial connect
on the Advanced Properties dialog in the Connection screen
• Improved workspace files
BE1-11f, BE1-11g, BE1-11i, BE1-11m:
• Improved metering and settings file printouts
• Added options to print Modbus and DNP points in settings file printouts
• Improved Phasor Diagrams in Metering
DGC-2020:
• Added a Cancel button on the Rated Data dialog
2.11.01, Nov-11 All Products:
• Enhanced settings file printout
BE1-11f, BE1-11g, BE1-11i, BE1-11m:
• Added Output Override Alarm settings
• Added IRIG Decoding setting on Clock Setup screen
• Enhanced voltage settings resolution for 27, 59, and 81 elements
BE1-11m:
• Added 1A setting range for Full Load Amps and IEC Hot Curve Current settings
of 49TC element
• Added Thermal Capacity Reset button on Motor Meter screen
DGC-2020:
• Changed Manual Regeneration setting to use a button instead of a drop-down
menu on the ECU Setup screen
2.10.02, Jun-11 All Products:
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Software
Change
Version and Date
• Added the ability to select what data to view/export from the Preview Metering
and Export Metering buttons
• Added the ability to save workspace
• Added the ability to auto reconnect when connection is lost
• Added the ability to close multiple views
• Enhanced BESTlogic™Plus
DGC-2020:
• Settings for generator protection, battery voltage protection, and configurable
protection can now be entered in secondary or per unit values
• Added the ability to set IP Address of LSM-2020 through device discovery
• Improved off-page logic
BE1-11f, BE1-11g, BE1-11i, BE1-11m:
• Enhanced IEC 61850 logic inputs and outputs
2.08.00, Aug-10 BE1-11f, BE1-11g, BE1-11i:
• Under Settings Explorer, moved Display Units from System Parameters to
General Settings
• Added Recloser, Breaker Status, and 86 Lockout Status to Metering Explorer
under Status
• Added Edge Triggers to BESTlogicPlus (firmware dependent)
• Added Logic Labels to BESTlogicPlus (firmware dependent)
• Added Auto Export Metering function
• Added “P” case option on Style Number screen
• Implemented IEC 61850 protocol option
BE1-11m:
• Initial release
DGC-2020:
2.07.03, Jun-10 BE1-11f, BE1-11g, BE1-11i:
• Added Option 2 to style number for custom builds
BE1-11g:
• Added 40Z targets to binary inputs and DNP binary user map
2.07.01, Mar-10 All Products:
• Added Windows® 7 64-bit compatibility and removed Windows 2000
compatibility
• Added Export Metering
DGC-2020:
2.06.02, Jan-10 BE1-11f, BE1-11g, BE1-11i:
• Added Upgrade Style Number to the Communication pull-down menu
IEM-2020:
• Initial release
• BESTCOMSPlus shell enhancements
• Added Windows 7 32-bit compatibility
BE1-11f, BE1-11g, BE1-11i:
• Added Edit button to Analog Metering, Energy screen
• Added “0 = No Password Expiration” to Days to Expiration setting on User Name
Setup screen
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Software
Change
Version and Date
• Removed USB COM alarm choice from Alarm Settings screen
• Improved Inverse Overcurrent settings screens
• Improved Table Curve screens for inverse overcurrent elements
• Added 25 Hz frequency option under Nominal Settings on the Power System
screen
DGC-2020:
• Added Total Engine Run Time Minutes on Engine and Summary screens in the
Metering Explorer
2.05.00, Jul-09 BE1-11f, BE1-11g, BE1-11i:
• Updated Basler Electric Device Package Uploader screen
• Added timing curve graphs for 27 and 59 functions when using inverse timing
mode
BE1-11f:
• Added option C) 0.01 - 7.5 Amp (SEF) to Ground CT Option on Style Number
screen
BE1-11g:
• Changed 40Q pickup range for 1A CTs from 0-6000 to 0-1200
DGC-2020:
• Made a correction to announce a message that logic will not be saved if the
maximum number of logic gates on any one level has been exceeded
• On the Breaker Management, Breaker Hardware screen, changed the Gen and
Mains Breaker Closing Time from 0.1-600 in increments of 0.1 to 0-800 in
increments of 5
• Corrected Settings Compare error when there are remote outputs or logic control
relay outputs in the logic diagram
2.04.01, May-09 BE1-11g, BE1-11i:
• Initial release
BE1-11f:
• Added optional fiber optic Ethernet to General Settings, Style Number screen
• Added support for password expiration dates
• Added Setting Display Modes setting on System Parameters, Sensing
Transformers screen
• Added user programmable alarms 9-16 on Alarm Configuration, User
Programmable Alarms screen
• Added curve selection of A1, B1, C1, D1, E3, and F1 for Protection, Current,
Inverse Overcurrent
• Added a button for Export Metering
• Added an option to upload settings and logic at the same time
• Added Target Reset Key and Alarm Reset Key to logic
• Added Phase Rotation Reversal
• Enhanced General Settings, Device Info screen
• Improved Alarm Configuration, Alarms screen
• Improved Target Configuration, Targets screen
2.03.01, Feb-09 BE1-11f:
• Changed time delay increment from 0.01 to 1 for all 27 and 59 elements
DGC-2020:
• Added “P” (programmable) curve selection for the 51 function
• Improvement to allow spaces in Initializing Message 1 & 2 on General Settings,
Front Panel HMI screen in the Settings Explorer
• Improved backwards compatibility
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Software
Change
Version and Date
• Improved Commission Date setting on Run Statistics screen in the Metering
Explorer
2.03.00, Dec-08 DGC-2020:
• Added support for CEM-2020H
• Added Export to File feature
• Added settings for Phase Toggle and Initializing Messages on General Settings,
Front Panel HMI screen
• Re-arranged CAN bus Setup screen and added ECU Setup screen under
Communications
• Added settings for 51-3 element under Generator Protection, Current
• Added setting for Off Mode Cooldown on System Parameters, System Settings
screen
• Added Remote Module Setup screen under System Parameters
• Added Remote LSM Inputs settings and metering screens under Programmable
Inputs
• Added settings to Bias Control screens for Var/PF control
• Added kvar A, B, C, and Total to Power and Summary metering screens
• Re-arranged MTU metering screens
• Added MTU Status screen and MTU Engine Status screen
• Added BESTlogicPlus Input Objects for Configurable Elements, Configurable
Protection, Front Panel Buttons, PF Mode Active, Pre Start Input, and Run Input
• Added BESTlogicPlus Pre-Alarms for Checksum Fail and CEM Hardware
Mismatch
• Added BESTlogicPlus Elements for 51-3, COOLSTOPREQ, COOLDOWNREQ,
EXTSTARTDEL, PRESTARTOUT, RUNOUTPUT, STARTDELBYP, and
STARTOUTPUT
• Added Relay Control settings on System Parameters, System Settings screen
2.02.01, Oct-08 BE1-11f:
• Initial release
2.01.00, May-08 DGC-2020:
• Added settings for AEM-2020
• Added settings for Automatic Generator Protection
• Added settings for Integrating Reset on 51 function
• Added settings for Configurable Protection
2.00.01, Mar-08 DGC-2020:
• Added settings for CEM-2020
1.04.01, Nov-07 DGC-2020:
• Added settings for LSM-2020
1.03.00, Aug-07 DGC-2020:
• Added/Updated screens to support firmware package version 1.03.00
• Added password protection for portions of the programmable logic
• Made all status LEDs available as inputs for PLC logic
1.02.00, May-07 DGC-2020:
• Added Spanish language support
• Added Clock Setup screen
• Changed layout of several screens
1.01.02, Apr-07 DGC-2020:
• Removed International Modem option from Style Chart
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Software
Change
Version and Date
1.01.01, Feb-07 DGC-2020:
• Added Chinese language support
1.00.07, Nov-06 DGC-2020:
• Initial release
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